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March 16, 2021
28 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Peg Crowe, Paul Condon, Amanda Linehan, Ryan O'Malley, Barbara Murphy, David Camell, Neal Anderson, Jadeane Sica, Deborah DeMaria, Craig Spadafora, Stephen Winslow
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Paper 105-21
Approve the minutes: Minutes of the Meeting of March 2, 2021.
A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor DeMaria, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Council Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: DeMaria, second: Condon)
Paper 106-21
Appoint the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Sheila Fermano, 140 West Street, Malden, MA, Cemetery Trustee, term to expire March 1, 2026.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 107-21
Appoint the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Joseph A. Barriss, 60 Gale Street, Malden, MA, as Cemetery Trustee, term to expire March 1, 2025.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 108-21
Appoint the appointment: Council Re-Appointment: Nathaniel Cramer, 14 MacArthur Circle, Peabody, MA as Assessor, term to expire March 1, 2024.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 111-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Emery L. Haskell, 129 Wallace Street, Malden, MA as the Fire Commissioner, said term to expire March 1, 2024.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 113-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Mark Joseph Snider, 103 Boardman Avenue, Melrose, MA as a constable to serve process in the City of Malden and said term to expire March 8, 2022.
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 115-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Kathleen Young, 70 Essex Street, Malden, MA as a member of the Registrar of Voters Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 109-21
Withdraw the paper, seconded by Councillor Murphy, it was so voted 11-0 by a roll call vote. A motion was made by...: Council Appointment: Charles Ranaghan, 140 Oakland Street, Malden, MA, as...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe to withdraw the paper, seconded by Councillor Murphy, it was so voted 11-0 by a roll call vote. A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be withdrawn.
From the minutes
“a motion was made by Councillor Crowe to withdraw the paper, seconded by Councillor Murphy, it was so voted 11-0 by a roll call vote. A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Appointment be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe)
Paper 110-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Anthony Chiccuarelli, 2 Wesmur Road, Malden, MA as Human Resources Director, said term to commence upon his confirmation by the City Council, and...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be appointed.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Paper 112-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Erica Lotz, 57 Newman Road, Malden, MA as a member of the Department of Public Works Commission, said term to commence upon her confirmation by the...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Paper 114-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Adam Sherwin, 31 Greenwood Street, Malden, MA as the legal member of the Zoning Board of Appeal said term to commence upon confirmation by the City...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: DeMaria)
Paper 116-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Eric MacCuish, 101 Hill Street, Malden, MA , as a member of the Planning Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council, and to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed.
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Condon, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Condon)
Paper 117-21
Appoint the appointment: Mayoral Re-Appointment: Diane Chuha, 19 Marion Street, Malden, MA, as a member of the Planning Board, said term to commence upon confirmation by the City Council, and to...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be appointed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor O'Malley, that the Appointment be appointed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Crowe, second: O'Malley)
Paper 118-21
Refer the petition to the License Committee: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the Petition be referred to the License Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 119-21
Adopt the order: Order: That the 2021 City Preliminary and Election Calendar be amended changing the last day to obtain nomination papers from the City Clerk’s Office from July 22 to July 23.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Winslow, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Winslow)
Refer the order to the Public Property Committee: Order: That the 2021 City Preliminary and Election Calendar be amended changing the last day to obtain nomination papers from the City Clerk’s...
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be referred to the Public Property Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Order be referred to the Public Property Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Paper 121-21
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended to create a Department of Planning and Economic Development.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: DeMaria)
Paper 122-21
Refer the order to the Rules & Ordinance Committee: Order: Be it hereby ordained that the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended by updating Section 2.24.050 of the Police Superior Officers Salary...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Order be referred to the Rules & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Sica)
Paper 123-21
Pass the resolution: Resolve: That The Malden City Council resume live meeting in the council chamber. Allow Council President Anderson to work with the Public Facilities Director to plan for...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be passed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Sica)
Paper 124-21
Withdraw the resolve: Resolve: That in the interest of equity and safety that all boards, commissions and city hall staff work fully remote until such time as the Malden City Council returns to in...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolve be withdrawn.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Resolve be withdrawn. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Sica)
Paper 70-20
Ordain the ordinance: Order: Be it hereby ordained that Section 9.28 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 be amended as follows: Section A by amending City of Malden approved trash bags with City of...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Crowe)
Paper 125-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance: (Paper #85-21) Order: That the City submit to the Massachusetts Legislature for passage in substantially the following...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora)
Paper 85-21
Adopt the order: Order: That the city submit to the Massachusetts legislature for passage the following revision to AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PREPARATION OF CERTAIN BILINGUAL BALLOTS IN THE CITY OF...
A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Spadafora, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Spadafora, second: Crowe)
Paper 126-21
Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Finance (Paper #465-20 Order: That as authorized under the City of Malden Charter Section 14 that the City Council appoint Controller...
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Committee Report be received and filed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Committee Report be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy)
Paper 465-20
Adopt the order: Order: That as authorized under the City of Malden Charter Section 14 that the City Council appoint Controller Charles Ranaghan as Chief Financial Officer effective December 31, 2020.
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Murphy, second: DeMaria)
Paper 133-21
That the council rules be suspended: Committee Report: License - (Paper # 348-20) - Petition: Class II - Sega Auto Sales & Service, 449 Ferry Street, Malden, MA - 15 cars
A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the council rules be suspended.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon that the council rules be suspended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon)
Paper 348-20
Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Sega Auto Sales & Service, 449 Ferry Street, Malden, MA - 15 cars (see notes) incomplete application
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 11 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: Sica)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the meeting be adjourned.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley and David Camell, who are on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: The meeting adjourned at 9:21 P.M. Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora and Winslow.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
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